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Where to watch Being the Ricardos (2021) tonight

Being the Ricardos (2021) runs 2 h 12 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.5 from 731 TMDB members. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.

Runtime
2 h 12 min — ends 10:12 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, History
Released
December 10, 2021
TMDB rating
6.5 / 10 from 731 votes
Director
Aaron Sorkin
Starring
Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads).

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How long is Being the Ricardos?
Being the Ricardos is 2 h 12 min long (132 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:12 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Being the Ricardos rated?
Being the Ricardos is rated R in the US.
Is Being the Ricardos a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Being the Ricardos?
In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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